meade916 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Nice video! For the haters: The dd-1 kicks in at 1% THD. It is possible to see something lower than that (say .5%) like what you observed. The unit works perfectly as advertised: pick up a certain percentage of distortion and notifies you. It doesn't kick in at exactly the slightest bit above 0% distortion. And that's just not practical perfect explanation. On one click, he is just below 1% and the next click he is over. The DD-1 kicks off @ 1% so it did do it's job for sure. Plus, that particular scope is 10x more expensive then the DD-1 so that is FTW too 3 Quote All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eCrack.net Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Thanks for the comments Mr. Meade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillistonAudioLabs Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 This is what I've been saying for the past year or more I've owned my DD-1...it does what it says and those who hate on it have no reason to. They sometimes look at my scope's waveform and say it's clipped before the DD-1, but my scope is a $300 Velleman HPS50, with a very low resolution display. I have the benefit of an analog volume control, but a higher res scope display would help. I recently got in a B&K scope, but once I get the AD-1, the desktop scope will be gathering dust (until I start taking on repairing amps). I also have another tool I'll show soon compared to the DD-1 and AD-1...it's pretty cool and very old school.... 1 Quote See my videos on YouTube http://www.willistonaudio.com Many tests and demos of OLD and NEW SCHOOL car audio gear! See cool pics on Instagram @oldschoolstereo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shlomi Vinny Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I love the DD1 but its not practical for the one-time DIYer.Setting gains is a 10 min job tops, after that, what am i supposed to do with the DD1? You know?Its a great product, so is the CC1 and the VM1 and the AD1 and the whole lineup of SMDamore products, but its just not practical for that one-time user.Great video comparison man, thanks! 1 Quote 00' Volvo S40 T4 MT Front stage: 4 Morel Virtus midbass drivers - 2 Seas 27TDFC Tweeters Subs: 2 Elemental Designs 13A.v2'sAmps: Celestra FA2150 + FA275Mono: Crescendo BC3500DWiring: Shok Industries Competition Series OFC 10DIYMA RCA'sCanare 10AWG Speaker wireXS Power D3100 + D6500 My build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reg93f150 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I love the DD1 but its not practical for the one-time DIYer. Setting gains is a 10 min job tops, after that, what am i supposed to do with the DD1? You know? Its a great product, so is the CC1 and the VM1 and the AD1 and the whole lineup of SMDamore products, but its just not practical for that one-time user. Great video comparison man, thanks! What you can do is register yourself in the tools map to try to help others and maybe charge some type of payment.. You can help your friends set their gains correctly, and I'm almost 100% your not going to have one amp in your life time.. 1 Quote ALL CREDIT TO XX1 FOR DC BANNER down rpping vanderbilt. 30 miles from victoria. i own the 3rd loudest setup here out of 3. but i did put together all 3 setups strapping 2 amps together ? like bolting them next together? using bungy cables to hold them down? or wiring separate amps to each sub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt14 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I love the DD1 but its not practical for the one-time DIYer. Setting gains is a 10 min job tops, after that, what am i supposed to do with the DD1? You know? Its a great product, so is the CC1 and the VM1 and the AD1 and the whole lineup of SMDamore products, but its just not practical for that one-time user. Great video comparison man, thanks! While this is true, the majority of us bassheads are always changing equipment whether it be amps, head units, processor, etc..... Every time you change out that equipment the gain has to be adjusted again. Also you can ( like someone suggested ), charge a fee for other people in your area to help them out and set gains. 1 Quote 2006 GMC YukonPioneer HU SHCA ran throughout Crescendo BC3500 One 18 AA Mayhem in a 4th order ZED Levithian 6 channel Rainbow Dual 6.5 comps ran Activehttp://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/155628-matt14s-yukon-mayhem-in-a-4th-ordernew-amps-and-bats/page-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzz95 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) I love the DD1 but its not practical for the one-time DIYer. Setting gains is a 10 min job tops, after that, what am i supposed to do with the DD1? You know? Its a great product, so is the CC1 and the VM1 and the AD1 and the whole lineup of SMDamore products, but its just not practical for that one-time user. Great video comparison man, thanks! I Just recently got into the audio world, since purchasing my DD-1, like 3 months ago, have used it to set my gains on two HU, three amps (my equipment), cousins HU two amps, co-workers HU, Crossover, three amps. Trust me having this tool is not a one time use deal. It has paid for itself and more in the short time I've had it. Absolutely don't regret buying it. Edited August 14, 2013 by guzz95 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R James Trapp Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I noticed most of the people hating the dd-1 didn't actually hate the dd-1, they take shots at Steve, which is rediculous cause they never have a valid reason to. They haven't ever met the guy, so he's never done anything for them to take shots at him. I've come to the conclusion it's pure jealousy because they want to be where he's at but they will never get there and especially with the attitude they have. I'm not an electrical engineer so I have no need for an expensive oscope. I enjoy car audio and the dd-1 is a perfect tool for people like me and it saves us money on equipment we would otherwise burn up if it wasn't for the dd-1. I've never burned up an amp or sub, but it's not cause I'm that good or know all there is to know about audio and electrical. I've gotten lucky is all! Not skill or knowledge of audio signals. Thank you Steve and Tony and eCrack.net for the dd-1 and video. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eCrack.net Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Thank you gentlemen. I plan on making an instructional series soon. Please subscribe to my channel if you haven't. I compete in MECA, where efficiency is the most important factor and knowing the most allows you to win. I have a degree in electronics and I really enjoy explaining the proper ways to do things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swordlordboy1234 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 In for video. Ecrack prepaid to be critiqued by tony on those vids My dd1 has only tuned less then 15 headunits and less then 20 amps. 3 times were a redo on my own car for personal reasons. And I never charged a penny. I did ask for gas money one time and felt bad. More importantly in my situation it helped me set my equipment up RIGHT and it helped me make a few basshead friends. And in the past year those basshead friends have saved me over 150$ in audio deals when buying new stuff. New justification to buy a dd1? 1 Quote My old YouTube channel : http://www.youtube.com/user/SwordLords1234?feature=mhee My old build log : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/161872-96-accord-b2-sundown-sky-high-dc-power-re-re-build-for-heatwave/page-37 My New Build - http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/207041-2016-mazda-6-sql-build/ 2016 Mazda 6 Touring JL Fix 86 - OEM signal correction B2 prototype DSP 6to8 B2 Ref63 - 3 way active set 2 B2 Class H quattro's 1 B2 Zero.5R @.5 2 B2 HNv3 12 d2 B2 SLIP40 - Lithium in the trunk Northstar Group 35 under the hood 100ft 2/0 welding cable 30ft 4ga welding cable 20ft 8ga welding cable All stinger OFC speaker wire Soundrive custom RCA's Tons of attention to detail.... Can it be perfect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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